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New York City, NY, April 1, 2016– The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the election of two new members of its Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2016: Michael DeMarco, Senior Vice President, Operations, Intelsat and Jose Edio Gomes, Technical Director, Hispamar Satélites.

Dubai, UAE, March 24, 2016--Mobile Satellite Services operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced the election of a new Chairman, Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli. Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat UAE since 2012, joined Thuraya’s Board of Directors at a Board meeting held today and was elected Chairman.

Petah Tikva, Israel, March 17, 2016 -- Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) announced today that it has appointed Yona Ovadia as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2016, replacing Dov Baharav, who shall remain Gilat's Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Atlanta, GA, March 10, 2015--Automated playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions is strengthening its worldwide operations by bringing in new sales, marketing, operations and R&D experts to further expand its global reach and to better serve its growing customer base.

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2016 – LeoSat Enterprises, an emerging company with plans to launch a constellation of up to 108 low-earth-orbit communications satellites has announced the appointment of Diederik Kelder as Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development.  In this role, Diederik will be responsible for all business development activities at LeoSat. 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2016–MEASAT Global Berhad announced today the appointment of Dr. Edmund Kong as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. 

Berkeley, Mo., February 24, 2016--The Boeing board of directors has elected Leanne Caret president and chief executive officer of the company's Defense, Space & Security business effective March 1. She will succeed Chris Chadwick, who has announced his retirement from the company.

Luxembourg, February 17, 2016--meanswhat announced the appointment of Wilhelmus van Kuijeren as Chief Executive Officer of meanswhat SA (Pty) Ltd and the opening of a branch office in Johannesburg, South Africa.  van Kuijeren will be heading the South African office in line with the  further expansion of the company’s network to cover Africa.  

Palo Alto, Calif., February 16, 2016—Satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) today announced that Dr. Matteo Genna has assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Genna’s strong systems engineering and product development background, along with his visionary perspective, have advanced SSL’s capabilities, both in its core communications satellite market and in its growth market, with innovations in robotics, small satellites and advanced systems for space infrastructure and exploration.